Carlo Ancelotti is all set to leave Real Madrid as he has agreed to take charge of the Brazil national team from June.
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Ancelotti set to leave Real MadridHas agreed to manage Brazil from JuneWill not coach Madrid at Club World CupFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Per Fabrizio Romano, Ancelotti has reached an agreement in principle with the CBF to become manager of the Brazil national team in June. He will be in charge of the Selecao as they dream of winning their sixth World Cup title in North America, Mexico and Canada in 2026.
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The report adds that the Italian coach will now work on the formalities to officially complete his exit from Real Madrid as he is all set to take charge of the five-time world champions, starting June 2025. The CBF want their new head coach to be on the sidelines for Brazil's upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Ecuador and Paraguay on June 6 and 10, respectively.
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also reports that there are no chances of Ancelotti managing Real Madrid in the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup in the US, as the CBF's condition has always been to appoint Dorival Junior's successor before the June international break.
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Los Blancos still have five La Liga games left to play and sit four points behind Barcelona in the table. Ancelotti's side are due to finish their campaign with games against Celta Vigo, Barcelona, Mallorca, Sevilla and Real Sociedad.